Here's What's Happening

The Winfield Police Department is now accepting applications for the next adult citizens academy, set to start September 20th. The 11th annual academy will educate citizens about the Winfield Police Department, its organization, operations and role in the community. Participants gain an understanding of... Read More.

An Oklahoma man was arrested Sunday night by Arkansas City Police, in connection with a sexual crime involving a minor. 19 year old Jordan Tuttle, of Bristow, Oklahoma, is now facing felony counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and contributing to a... Read More.

A record breaking freshman class has moved into their residence halls at Southwestern College. As of this past Wednesday, 194 freshmen had moved onto campus, representing the largest freshmen class in the 133 year history of the college. In fact, the first, second, and... Read More.

With the fall semester beginning Tuesday, August 14th, Cowley College students will begin moving into the dorms on Saturday during the school’s annual Dorm Storm event. A cookout will follow the event from 5 – 6:30pm this Saturday. Some upcoming student life events include... Read More.

After a stolen vehicle was recovered in the Walnut River near the Cowley County Fairgrounds in Winfield. a man was arrested by Winfield Police on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle. Police say a stolen 2008 Ford Focus was driven into the river... Read More.

Challenger Bill Rhiley has unofficially beaten incumbent Anita Judd-Jenkins of Arkansas City, in the Republican primary for Kansas House District 80. Rhiley is a newspaper publisher from Wellington.
According to the unofficial vote count late Tuesday night, Rhiley had 58 percent of the total... Read More.

Election officials in five states are counting ballots this morning. Voters went to the polls for primary elections in Michigan, Missouri, Washington State, and here in Kansas, where President Trump has endorsed candidates. CBS News has more…
Source: VNC News

Arkansas City Police are trying to find an Ark City man who has a warrant out for his arrest. 40 year old Daniel Cialkowski is suspected of aggravated battery in connection with an incident that happened on Sunday in Ark City. He also is... Read More.

An inmate who jumped a fence at the Winfield Corrections Facility Saturday night, has been taken back into custody. 36 year old Robert Terrell was caught around noon on Sunday… after he was found hiding out in a rural area of Cowley County. According... Read More.

The Division of Conservation at the Kansas Department of Agriculture announces the availability of funds to assist landowners with their efforts to mitigate the impact of drought. The Livestock Water Supply Financial Assistance Initiative will provide financial assistance for livestock water supply wells, pipeline... Read More.